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Self-supervision and professional autonomy in counseling practice

Given the nature of psychotherapy it inevitably requires, even in controlled, clinical environments, that a counselor perform some degree of self-supervision. To disallow some degree of freedom of self-assessment would be akin to parrying single-handed.

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Audiological findings and hearing loss in Alport Syndrome

Alport Syndrome (also known as hereditary nephritis and nerve deafness) is a genetic syndrome affecting the kidneys, inner ears, and eyes. It was recognized by Dr. Cecil Alport in 1927, and named for him in 1961. (NKF, 2010) the disorder results from genetic mutations affecting collagen proteins.

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Marx, Durkheim, and Weber on economy and social change

The economy is a fundamental part of any society. The dynamic of this relationship and its determination for all three is in dispute. Marx, Durkheim and Weber were the first investigators to explore the relationship between the economy and society.

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Click-and-mortar strategies at Walmart and Old Navy

During the holiday season, click-and-mortar establishments are at a distinct advantage over traditional brick establishments if they have employed strong synergistic strategies between their online presences and their physical stores.

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Labor unions and collective bargaining in modern employment

Labor unions have been around for decades and will probably continue to be around for decades more. These unions came into existence out of necessity. They fight the employment rights of the worker and this includes anything from better wages to better overall working conditions.

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Mencius' theory of innate human goodness versus Confucius' view

Mencius' theory different than that of Confucius? Mencius, one of the key formulators of Confucianism, often-considered second only to Confucius himself (Nivison, 1996), differed to Confucius in various aspects.

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Ethics and morality in the 2003 Bush administration invasion of Iraq

Bush administration decision to invade Iraq in early 2003 was one of the most important shifts in international politics since the 9/11 attacks and the Balkan Wars.

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Career preparation and requirements for industrial-organizational psychologists

The field of Industrial Organizational psychology is a varied one. It encompasses any aspect of the workplace and people within companies. I-O psychologists' job titles and employment environments can be even more diverse.

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Chinese immigration to the United States, 1970-2000: push and pull factors

The United States' stance towards Chinese immigration has a very checkered history, with a great dependence on the labor provided by Chinese immigrants in the nineteenth century and yet with harsh reactionary quotas limiting Asian immigration in the latter part of that century.

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Dog bite liability under Florida's strict liability statute and exceptions

Overcoming this Motion will require that there is no genuine issue of material fact. Underlying the Defendant's Motion is the existence of several other issues. The application of the F.S.A §767.04 to the facts is of paramount concern.

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